Download or read book The Magic of Asafetida For Cooking and Healing written by John Davidson and published by JD-Biz Corp Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-15 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Magic of Asafetida For Cooking and Healing Table of Contents Introduction How to Grow Asafetida Harvesting the Sap Type of Soil? Watering Your Plant Sowing the Seedlings Asafetida to Heal Fishing Bait Ceremonial Magic Throat Infections Influenza Remedy Urinary Infections Bronchitis Cure Heeng Spicy Mix Arthritis Oil Strengthening a Heart Healthy Heart Mix Suffering from Diarrhea/Dysentery Mango Cure So How Do You Make Buttermilk? Making Clarified Butter the Traditional Way Tempering Your Food with Asafetida. Chicken in the Wok. Conclusion Author Bio Introduction This book introduces you to one of the most notorious of all spices – the Asafetida. Many people do not use it, as a flavoring ingredient in their foods, because they say it smells. Nevertheless, this spice has been an integral part of the cuisine found near the regions, of the NWFP , which is now called Afghanistan. My father was born in this area, and he talks about remembering Pakhtoons crossing the border with their backpacks full of dried fruit, Asafetida, and spices, which they used to grow on the mountains of Afghanistan. This Asafetida was collected as sap from the taproot of an indigenous plant, which grew extensively all over that region. He remembers, running after the gruff Afghani salesmen saying “Khan-a, Kharo Moshai” which was a greeting to the Khan. In return, a gruff baritone would always answer Khara Moshay in return. These vendors sold their products, from door to door, and one knew that they were going to be getting original spices, dry fruits, as well as natural Asafetida without any sort of adulteration. That is why this spice is so expensive. The call of these door to door salesman always used to be “Heeng-o-jeera” which meant Asafetida and cumin seeds. That is why, Asafetida cannot do without cumin seeds and vice versa, when you are cooking a traditionally Eastern dish. It is on par with saffron, which is often adulterated with other dried flower stamens. Pure Asafetida powder is going to have its particular smell and that is why it is not used more than one pinch to give any dish, a taste of onions or leeks. Since ancient times, Asafetida has been used as a medicine to cure lots of ailments. In the West, it was considered to be the devils dung, because of its fetid odor and lumpy yellowish dung like look. That is why it was used in black magic rituals. No wonder it got a notorious reputation in medieval times. Any woman buying this spice would immediately be labeled as a Devil’s disciple, and would either be burned at the stake or ducked in the nearest pond. However, this sort of ritualism was definitely not a part of Eastern cuisine, or Eastern ancient medical alternative medicine tradition. This is also known as giant fennel, and as fennel is traditionally called ajowain, Asafetida was called jowani badian- the badian meaning excellent in the vernacular. So excellent fennel! Tempering in the Indian subcontinent cannot do without Asafetida. Every proud housewife has this ingredient in her kitchen, and all she has to do is put clarified butter in the wok, a hefty pinch of Asafetida, and some onion seeds and mustard seeds. When they start spluttering, she empties out her lentils dish or meat dish on top of this red-hot tempering oil. It will be served sizzling hot to people who enjoy their food. In many parts of India, many people do not eat onions and garlic, because traditionally, they consider these herbs of not being a part of their ancient and traditional religious beliefs. That is why a pinch of Asafetida was enough to give the food an “onion taste.” South Indian food, traditionally the sambhar you eat with traditional vegetarian foods like idli and dosai are tempered with a small bit of Asafetida, so that this food is acceptable to even all those people who are extremely particular about garlic, and onions in their diets! This tempering is called Popu in South India and Tadka in North India.
Download or read book The Magic of Asafetida for Cooking and Healing written by Dueep Jyot Singh and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-09-24 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Magic of Asafetida For Cooking and Healing Table of Contents Introduction How to Grow Asafetida Harvesting the Sap Type of Soil? Watering Your Plant Sowing the Seedlings Asafetida to Heal Fishing Bait Ceremonial Magic Throat Infections Influenza Remedy Urinary Infections Bronchitis Cure Heeng Spicy Mix Arthritis Oil Strengthening a Heart Healthy Heart Mix Suffering from Diarrhea/Dysentery Mango Cure So How Do You Make Buttermilk? Making Clarified Butter the Traditional Way Tempering Your Food with Asafetida. Chicken in the Wok. Conclusion Author Bio Introduction This book introduces you to one of the most notorious of all spices - the Asafetida. Many people do not use it, as a flavoring ingredient in their foods, because they say it smells. Nevertheless, this spice has been an integral part of the cuisine found near the regions, of the NWFP , which is now called Afghanistan. My father was born in this area, and he talks about remembering Pakhtoons crossing the border with their backpacks full of dried fruit, Asafetida, and spices, which they used to grow on the mountains of Afghanistan. This Asafetida was collected as sap from the taproot of an indigenous plant, which grew extensively all over that region. He remembers, running after the gruff Afghani salesmen saying "Khan-a, Kharo Moshai" which was a greeting to the Khan. In return, a gruff baritone would always answer Khara Moshay in return. These vendors sold their products, from door to door, and one knew that they were going to be getting original spices, dry fruits, as well as natural Asafetida without any sort of adulteration. That is why this spice is so expensive. The call of these door to door salesman always used to be "Heeng-o-jeera" which meant Asafetida and cumin seeds. That is why, Asafetida cannot do without cumin seeds and vice versa, when you are cooking a traditionally Eastern dish. It is on par with saffron, which is often adulterated with other dried flower stamens. Pure Asafetida powder is going to have its particular smell and that is why it is not used more than one pinch to give any dish, a taste of onions or leeks. Since ancient times, Asafetida has been used as a medicine to cure lots of ailments. In the West, it was considered to be the devils dung, because of its fetid odor and lumpy yellowish dung like look. That is why it was used in black magic rituals. No wonder it got a notorious reputation in medieval times. Any woman buying this spice would immediately be labeled as a Devil's disciple, and would either be burned at the stake or ducked in the nearest pond. However, this sort of ritualism was definitely not a part of Eastern cuisine, or Eastern ancient medical alternative medicine tradition. This is also known as giant fennel, and as fennel is traditionally called ajowain, Asafetida was called jowani badian- the badian meaning excellent in the vernacular. So excellent fennel! Tempering in the Indian subcontinent cannot do without Asafetida. Every proud housewife has this ingredient in her kitchen, and all she has to do is put clarified butter in the wok, a hefty pinch of Asafetida, and some onion seeds and mustard seeds. When they start spluttering, she empties out her lentils dish or meat dish on top of this red-hot tempering oil. It will be served sizzling hot to people who enjoy their food. In many parts of India, many people do not eat onions and garlic, because traditionally, they consider these herbs of not being a part of their ancient and traditional religious beliefs. That is why a pinch of Asafetida was enough to give the food an "onion taste." South Indian food, traditionally the sambhar you eat with traditional vegetarian foods like idli and dosai are tempered with a small bit of Asafetida, so that this food is acceptable to even all those people who are extremely particular about garlic, and onions in their diets! This tempering is called Popu in South India and Tadka in North India.
Download or read book Make Money Online How to Make 500 Extra Per Month As a Writer on iWriter com written by John Davidson and published by JD-Biz Corp Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-15 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make Money Online How to Make $500 Extra Per Month As a Writer on iWriter.com Table of Contents Introduction Don’t Resign from Your Day Job Immediately Learn from the iWriter Tutorials Pick Only Contracts you can Deliver Upgrade your Account Write Top-Notch Articles to Achieve Star Status Analyze the Cadre of your Prospective Clients How to Make $500 Per Month as a Writer on http://iwriter.com Chapter 1: Signing up for iWriter.com Chapter 2: The Leveling of Writers in the iWriter Community Chapter 3: The iWriter Fast Track Program Chapter 4: Your First Priority When Starting Writing in iWriter without Availing the Fast Track Program 1. Choose the topics well 2. Choose simple projects with a minimum word count 3. Try putting more effort into writing 4. Choose your projects well 5. Be good and respectful to clients Chapter 5: Maintaining a Good Reputation 1. Know your real work pacing 2. Write about topics that you are confident 3. Don’t be afraid to learn 4. Follow instructions very well 5. Don’t be afraid to fail sometimes Chapter 6: The Advantages of Being One of the Most Prolific and Highest Rated Writers 1. You’ll gain more popularity 2. You can market yourself easily 3. You’ll get more writing request from different clients 4. You’ll have more connections 5. You can take it as a business opportunity 6. Your skills could be enhanced a thousand times Chapter 7: Some Values and Virtues That You Need in Order to Succeed in iWriter 1. Patience 2. Love your work 3. Be organized 4. Take breaks 5. Reward yourself 6. Save more money Introduction There are many avenues to make money on the internet today. Many people have found avenues through which they create revenue by affiliate marketing, blogging and guest blogging, writing content for SEO and selling content. Most of them do not necessarily have the required expertise in these areas. That is why you will find someone who trained in accounting earning his daily living through writing for a technical blog. When you decide to quit your nine to five job for internet writing gigs, you should have the will and drive. The most important thing is to get motivated towards success. The beginning might be a bit challenging, but that is normal for any new job. With time, as you get more involved, you will be the most prolific writer that clients will be looking out for to execute their projects. The dollars will then stream in to compensate you for your hard work. There is nothing miraculous about earning even up to $2000 per month writing short articles. For the sake of helping you chart a successful writing career, here is a step-by-step guide on how to make $500 per month writing articles for iWriter.com.
Download or read book Grandpa John s Famous Dutch Oven Recipes written by John Davidson and published by JD-Biz Corp Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-15 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grandpa John’s Famous Dutch Oven Recipes Table of Contents Introduction Tools Needed Preparing & Seasoning Your Dutch Oven Cleaning Your Dutch Oven Buying a Dutch Oven Buying an indoor Dutch oven Buying an Outdoor Dutch oven Tips on Cooking with Your Dutch Oven Section Two: Recipes Dijon Chicken Stew One-Dish Chicken & Rice Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili Autumn Chicken Stew Jamaican Curried Shrimp & Mango Soup Braised Winter Vegetable Pasta Leek, Potato & Spinach Stew Indian-Spiced Eggplant & Cauliflower Stew Salmon Chowder Peppery Pork Stew Beef Stew Recipe Vegetarian Black-Bean Chili Pork Rib Ragu Turkey and White-Bean Chili Golden Lentil Stew Manhattan Fish Chowder Quiche Lorraine Country Breakfast Dad’s Breakfast Dutch oven All in One Breakfast One Pan Breakfast Dutch oven Pot Roast Barbecue Sauce (Family Secret ) Heart Healthy Dutch oven Ribs Chuck Wagon Brisket BBQ Beef Dutch oven Stew Home Grown Stew Swiss Chicken & Vegetables Dutch Oven Teriyaki Chicken Chicken Washington Heart Healthy Chicken Cordon Bleu Dutch Oven Chicken BBQ Chicken Cashew Chicken Chicken Enchilada Casserole Pork Loin Roast Pork Chops and Potatoes Little Smokies Barbecued Spare Ribs Fresh Rainbow Trout Dutch Oven Pizza Easy Dutch oven Lasagna Dutch oven Potatoes Double Good Potatoes Dutch Oven Potatoes & Cheese Onion Rings Baked Beans Bob White Burritos Patio Beans Cream Soda Biscuits Dutch Oven Rolls Pioneer Dutch Oven Cornbread Pioneer Dutch Oven Bread Hard Tack Fry Bread Dad’s Campout Bread Norwegian Crisp Bread Indian Fry Bread Honey Butter Raspberry Delight Fruit Cobbler Dutch oven Mixed Surprise Chocolate Carmel Cake Quick Cherry Cobbler Cherry Cobbler Pineapple Upside Down Cake Cobbler Apple Spice Cobbler Fruit Cobblers Pineapple Upside Down Cake Chocolate Chip Cookies After many years as a scoutmaster teaching boys to cook he decided to put his recipes together and find other peoples favorite family recipes from around the community and put them together into a cookbook that he could share. At first it was a fund raiser for scouts to go to camp and then it has just evolved over time as a great collection of family recipes that anyone with a Dutch oven can use to cook, over an open fire, with briquettes or just in your house oven. Simple easy recipes. There is nothing better than being at the family cabin and cooking a great meal and being with family. Some of the family favorites are the Dutch oven lasagna or the stew. We hope you have as much enjoyment from cooking and sharing these recipes as we have had making this book and cooking these recipes in our family.
Download or read book Herb Spice Companion written by Lindsay Herman and published by Wellfleet Press. This book was released on 2015-11-02 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spice up any dinner with fresh and dried herbs you can grow yourself. Learn to expertly use and store every kind of herb you need to make dishes sing.
Download or read book How to Make Money Online Selling on Ebay written by John Davidson and published by JD-Biz Corp Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-15 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Make Money Online Selling on EBay Introduction Chapter 1: Sign Up With EBay Chapter 2: Deciding the kind of products to sell 1. Choose the product that you are most comfortable with. 2. Don’t concentrate in one product category on EBay. 3. Do your research to identify the numbers of your competitors and to identify the demand of your product Chapter 3: The Best Places to Buy Your Products 1. Check the old and unused stuff in your house. 2. Go to the flea markets and look cool products 4. Look for garage sales 5. Visit thrift stores and turn pennies into paper cash 6. Shop in stores, malls, and other places when there is a sale 7. Find some wholesalers online Chapter 4: Deciding on the pricing and shipping costs 1. Make a profit right after you purchased your item. 2. Don’t be too greedy in pricing. 3. Choose your courier well that will suit the customers’ shipping cost. 4. Learn when to use auction and buy now options on EBay 5. Make your own promo and other tricks. 6. Register with Paypal Chapter 5: The Factors to Consider When Listing Your Products 1. Have a clear and presentable picture of your product 2. Write the details and specifications of your product in an organized way. 3. Observe the most appropriate time for your listing to start and end. Conclusion Introduction EBay is a good source of income for people like you who are looking for ways to fund other businesses or just add some income to your family. One thing that makes EBay different is because it is flexible in its nature. It also gives great potential for those serious sellers who want to have a larger amount of monthly online income. But as a starter, it is a very practical business venture that you can start with. One good reason for this is that you can earn money even from used and things that you may think of as garbage in your house. Garbage in the sense that you can find some old items or things that you don’t use anymore. And you will be surprised that one day somebody will bid on that weird and old stuff in your house. Yeah, that is very possible. So, you can’t really tell which item that will really give you some bucks. EBay is worth trying and many people fall in love with the process of turning things into cash. Moreover, there are many surprises that EBay can offer in your entrepreneurial journey. What you just need to do is to make up your mind and learn the ways to get started. Selling on EBay does not take a lot of work. The technicalities are so easy to follow and learn. Of course, there are some techniques that can make selling easier and faster. So, for you to do this, what you need to do is to 1. Sign up 2. Choose the niches of your products 3. Know where to buy your products 4. Know your competition 5. Know the demand of the product that you are selling 6. Learn how to carefully choose buyer keywords in your listing 7. Learn how to decide the pricing and shipping 8. Learn about the factors to consider when listing your products All these things will really help you in the EBay business. Knowledge is so powerful when you are using its maximum capacity. And with great entrepreneurial spirit, it is possible that you can earn not only $500 but more than that amount. Actually, there are a lot of people who make EBay their full time job because they find it very promising. EBay is a great tool for people who have the passion of selling things for profit. So, if you will use your maximum effort and whole capacity; then it is no doubt that you can join those power sellers on EBay who make thousands of dollars already. Well, you will never know unless you try. Keep yourself motivated as you will continue reading. Because you will uncover those eight things that you need to learn in order to know what you are really doing on EBay. Once you mastered the skills needed for these things, you can make a lot of money on a regular basis.
Download or read book How to Start Your Online Business And Make Money Online written by John Davidson and published by JD-Biz Corp Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-15 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Start Your Online Business And Make Money Online Table of Contents Introduction: Chapter 1: Choosing a Business Idea: Chapter 2: Planning the business: Mission and goals: Marketing plan: Pricing: Packaging: Distribution: Chapter 3: Online marketing strategies CPM and PPC: Social Networking Websites: Chapter 4: Setting up a website Acquire a domain name: Choosing a web host: Designing a website: Chapter 5: Checking legality: Disclaimer: Issues governing web developer: Conclusion: Bonus - 10 Ways to Make Money Online Way 1: Think About Selling Products Either Yours or Others How We Could Use Marketing Channels Affiliate Marketing Google Pay Per Click Pay Per Click and other CPA Marketing Tactics Marketing Channels and Auction Sites Just as eBay Advantages of Using Auction Sites/eBay to Sell Your Products: Timing Strategies: Way 2: Selling Digital Products with Clickbank Way 3: Developing an Etsy Shop to Sell Amazing Crafts Way 4: Developing Career on oDesk – Selling Your Skills Way 5: Are you A Creative Writer? Join iwriter.com or iNeedArticles Way 6: Fiverr.com Can Help a Lot Way 7: Writing Kindle Books to Sell on Amazon Way 8: Have a Teaching Passion? Teach Others Online Way 9: How You Can Flip Websites on Flippa Way 10: How to Double Your Money Using Online Resources Conclusion Introduction: E-commerce is the platform on which businesses are now being developed and attaining the greatest heights of sales, revenues and profits. The reason behind this shift towards online business is the technological changes in today’s era. People are unable to perform their sales with the use of a phone and traditional marketing methods, This determine how strong and effective technology has overtaken this world. People have become millionaires by creating a novel idea through which online business can be done. The following eBook covers the steps through which an online business can be built strategically to overcome the hurdles faced during the development. It lays down the simplest steps of creating an idea to designing the entire website.
Download or read book Ayurvedic Healing Cuisine written by Harish Johari and published by Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. This book was released on 2000-09 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author, artist, and scholar of Tantra and Ayurveda, Johari was also an inspired cook who shared his culinary wisdom in this treasury of vegetarian cooking based upon ancient Ayurvedic principles of healing.
Download or read book The Magic of Onions Onions in Cuisine to Cure and to Heal written by John Davidson and published by JD-Biz Corp Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-15 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Magic of Onions - Onions in Cuisine to Cure and to Heal Table of Contents Introduction – Knowing More about Onions Perfect Salad Recipe How to Grow Onions Planting an onion How and When To Harvest Onions? Traditional Onion Recipes Traditional Onion Soup Croutons Cream of Onion Soup Curry Powder Recipe Traditional chicken – Meat stock with onions Traditional Onion Pickle Kashmir Spice Mix Garam Masala Recipe Meat Doh Pyazah-Literally Meat Two Onions. Traditional Onion Mixed grain Bread Farmers Onion Chutney Traditional Buttermilk Sweet and Sour Onions – French Style Clarified Butter How to dry onions Conclusion Author Bio Introduction – Knowing More about Onions Is there really Magic in onions, you may say, because according to you, onions are those sharp and pungent smelling, vegetables, which you normally do not allow within smelling distance of your nose and kitchen? It is possible that you have been brought up with a feeling that onion and garlic – those odoriferous pungent smelling herbs are not acceptable in select circles. Did you know that the United States is the third-largest producer of onions in the world – after China and India, and followed by Egypt, Iran and Turkey. But then there was a time when onions grew – and still grow – wild all over the lands of the USA and Canada. The Native Americans enjoyed wild onions and the Pilgrim fathers planted the onion plant first and foremost, before corn, on American soil in 1658. That was because they knew a freshly pulled out onion from their garden added this bit of piquancy to their meals. The onions eaten by men more than 5000 years ago, according to archaeological findings may have been wild onions, but 3000 years ago, Egyptians were writing about cultivated onions and the important part this healing herb played in their food. Egyptian workers building Khufu’s pyramids ate these onions along with horse radishes in copious quantities 3000 years ago. [Incidentally, they were not slaves. They were free Egyptians. A majority of them were farmers who were asked by Khufu and afterwards Ramses, Soser and other pharaohs to help build pyramids, during the seasons when the Nile was not in flood to help cultivate their fields. So instead of sitting idly in their fields, they glorified in taking part in the building of monuments, which would magnify the pride of Egypt, and their Pharaohs throughout the world. There were no slave drivers with whips and lashes to make them sweat, whatever Mr. Cecil DeMille may want us to think. The diet of these farmers /pyramid workers was onions with herbs and horse radishes, bread made up of freshly ground corn and beer. They did not mind spending a part of their year building pyramids for their Kings who appreciated their hard work by allowing them grain from the nation’s granaries.] These Egyptians knew all about the value of onions, and worshiped them as a symbol of eternal life in many circles. Ancient Egyptians had onions placed on their eyes, before embalming or mummifying and burial, so that they could enter the circle of eternal life. With daily portions of Onions, salt and herbs Roman soldiers were happy! Roman soldiers also included onions in their diet, especially in the evenings, when they ate onions with red cayenne peppers and the salt they got as salary for the day’s work. In medieval times, onions were held to be so precious in many parts of the world, that landlords demanded onions as rent in lieu of coin from their tenants.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Spells Curses and Magical Recipes written by Leonard R. N. Ashley and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-10-10 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to cast a spell on a suitor, banish a ghost, cure a toothache, or harvest protective herbs? If so, this is the book for you. The Complete Book of Spells, Curses, and Magical Recipes explains how men and women throughout history have invoked the supernatural for specific uses and provides information about the history of witchcraft, magical recipes, and occult practices from ancient to modern times. Here is a comprehensive and enlightening guide to the rites, rituals, and magic of cultures throughout time.
Download or read book Ozark Folk Magic written by Brandon Weston and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2021-01-08 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the Healing Power of Plants and Prayers Bring traditional methods of healing and magic into the modern world with this impressive book on Ozark folk magic. Providing lore, verbal charms, healing plants, herbal recipes, magical tools and alignments, and more, folk healer Brandon Weston sheds light on the region's secretive culture and shows you how to heal both yourself and others. Ozark Folk Magic invites you to experience the hillfolk's magic through the eyes of an authentic practitioner. Learn how to optimize your healing work and spells according to the moon cycles, zodiac signs, and numerology. Explore medicinal uses for native Ozark plants, instructions for healing magical illnesses, and how modern witches can feel at home with Ozark traditions. Combining personal stories and down-to-earth advice, this book makes it easy to incorporate Ozark folk magic into your practice. Includes a foreword by Virginia Siegel, MA, folk arts coordinator at the University of Arkansas
Download or read book Spicebox Kitchen written by Linda Shiue and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A renowned chef and physician shares her secrets to a healthy life in this cookbook filled with healthy recipes that will fuel and energize your body and mind. "I like to think of a spicebox as the cook's equivalent of a doctor's bag--containing the essential tools to use in the art of cooking. Learning to use spices is the best way to add interest and vibrancy to simple home cooking."—from the Introduction In her first cookbook, chef and physician Linda Shiue puts the phrase "let food be thy medicine" to the test. With 175 vegetarian and pescatarian recipes curated from her own kitchen, Dr. Shiue takes you on a journey of vibrant, fresh flavors through a range of spices from amchar masala to za'atar. With a comprehensive "Healthy Cooking 101" chapter, lists of the healthiest ingredients out there, and tips for prevention, Spicebox Kitchen is a culinary wellness trip you can take in your own kitchen.
Download or read book Magical Folkhealing written by D.J. Conway and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2018-12-08 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover Authentic Folk Magic Passed Down through Generations Packed with natural remedies and recipes from bestselling author D. J. Conway and her grandmother, this book is a magical formulary that everyone—from beginners to established practitioners—can use to make life better. You'll learn how to use a wide variety of herbs and oils for spiritual, emotional, and mental health and healing. Magical Folkhealing provides more than one hundred commonly known herbs and their associated planets, elements, deities, and zodiac signs, as well as their basic powers and specific uses. This user-friendly guide also teaches you how to simplify your rituals, use special tools and tables for improved prep work, apply oils and aromatherapy for specific needs, and much more. Featuring everything from herbal teas and tinctures to massage oils and stones, this book is an indispensable resource for healing.
Download or read book The Goodly Spellbook written by Dixie Deerman and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2008-03 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a collection of ancient spells and incantations that have been adapted for modern times.
Download or read book Transnational America written by Inderpal Grewal and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2005-06-28 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Transnational America, Inderpal Grewal examines how the circulation of people, goods, social movements, and rights discourses during the 1990s created transnational subjects shaped by a global American culture. Rather than simply frame the United States as an imperialist nation-state that imposes unilateral political power in the world, Grewal analyzes how the concept of “America” functions as a nationalist discourse beyond the boundaries of the United States by disseminating an ideal of democratic citizenship through consumer practices. She develops her argument by focusing on South Asians in India and the United States. Grewal combines a postcolonial perspective with social and cultural theory to argue that contemporary notions of gender, race, class, and nationality are linked to earlier histories of colonization. Through an analysis of Mattel’s sales of Barbie dolls in India, she discusses the consumption of American products by middle-class Indian women newly empowered with financial means created by India’s market liberalization. Considering the fate of asylum-seekers, Grewal looks at how a global feminism in which female refugees are figured as human rights victims emerged from a distinctly Western perspective. She reveals in the work of three novelists who emigrated from India to the United States—Bharati Mukherjee, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, and Amitav Ghosh—a concept of Americanness linked to cosmopolitanism. In Transnational America Grewal makes a powerful, nuanced case that the United States must be understood—and studied—as a dynamic entity produced and transformed both within and far beyond its territorial boundaries.
Download or read book Magic and Ritual in Tibet written by Stephan Beyer and published by Motilal Banarsidass. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The real history of man is the history of religion. The truth of the famous dictum of Max Muller, the father of the History of Religions, is nowhere so obvious as in Tibet. Western students have observed that religion and magic pervade not only the forms of Tibetan art, politics, and society but also every detail of ordinary human existence. And what is the all-pervading religion of Tibet? Buddhism of that country has been described to us, of course, but that does not mean the question has been answered. The unique importance of Stephan BeyerÍs work is that it presents the vital material ignored or slighted by others: the living ritual of Tibetan Buddhists. The reader is made a witness to cultic proceedings through which the author guides him carefully. He does not force one to accept easy explanations nor does he direct one's attention only to aspects that can be counted on to please. He leads one step by step, without omitting anything, through entire rituals, and interprets whenever necessary without being unduly obtrusive. Oftentimes, as in the case of the many hymns to the goddess Tara, the superb translations speak directly to the reader, and it is indeed as if the reader himself were present at the ritual.
Download or read book Handbook of Spices Seasonings and Flavorings written by Susheela Raghavan and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2006-10-23 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An A to Z Catalog of Innovative Spices and Flavorings Designed to be a practical tool for the many diverse professionals who develop and market foods, the Handbook of Spices, Seasonings, and Flavorings combines technical information about spices-forms, varieties, properties, applications, and quality specifications- with informatio
